Histology Technician

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Location: Ridgeland SC

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 2:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

In this role you will:

As a Histology Tech you will be in lab professional role preparing histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.

• Prepare sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis using techniques to embed (orient specimen in paraffin block) section (cut thin sections of tissue) stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains) and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides) from surgical procedures

• Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains as requested by a Pathologist

• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix dehydrate and infiltrate with wax tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist

• Dispose of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines

• Maintains strictest confidentiality

All you need is:

• Associates Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing or Bachelor Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing

• Eligible for State licensure if applicable

• Completion of a Histology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or minimum of one (1) year experience as a Histology Technician Trainee and competent in the areas of embedding microtomy special stains and immunohistochemistry

• Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test

Well give you:

• Appreciation for your work

• A feeling of satisfaction that youve helped people

• Opportunity to grow in your profession

• Free lab services for you and your dependents

• Work-life balance including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Competitive benefits including medical dental and vision insurance

• Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match

• A sense of belonging were a community!

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